Kidney and Hypertension Center

What Kidney and Hypertension Center does

The Kidney and Hypertension Center (KHC) is an independent, physician-owned nephrology and hypertension specialty practice headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with operational roots tracing to 1963 and formal group establishment in 1972. The practice delivers comprehensive kidney care across the full disease continuum — from chronic kidney disease management and hypertension control to hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, dialysis access surgery, and kidney transplantation — and serves patients at over 20 office locations across the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Tristate area. KHC operates a kidney transplant center within The Christ Hospital and two dedicated dialysis access surgical centers, including the Dialysis Access Center of Cincinnati, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgical facility in operation since December 2001.

The clinical team comprises over 30 physicians and 10 nurse practitioners, supported by an active careers pipeline that has added providers through 2025. The practice receives referrals from at least six major regional health systems (St. Elizabeth Healthcare, TriHealth, Mercy Health, Christ Hospital, University of Cincinnati, Premier Health, and Kettering Health) and has formal partnership designations with the National Kidney Foundation and the PKD Foundation (the latter as a 2025 Center of Excellence). Reported transplant outcomes consistently score above the national average, and the practice has guided thousands of patients from kidney disease to successful transplantation since its founding.

The business model is fee-for-service medical practice revenue billed through insurance (Medicare, Medicaid, and private plans), generated from patient consultations, dialysis treatments, surgical procedures, and ongoing disease management. Patient acquisition is primarily sales-led via physician referrals and direct appointment requests, with supporting patient-acquisition channels including a content marketing blog, social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and community outreach through kidney foundations. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The practice is private and physician-owned with no disclosed outside investment, funding rounds, or parent company.

Name

Kidney and Hypertension Center

Legal name

The Kidney and Hypertension Center

Website

https://khccares.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Kidney and Hypertension Center is a physician-owned nephrology and hypertension specialty practice in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving patients across 20+ locations in the Tristate area with over 30 physicians and 10 nurse practitioners delivering kidney disease management, dialysis, transplant, and hypertension care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nephrology and Hypertension Medical Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

General Nephrology Practice (HLAKAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dialysis Services (Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis) (HLAKAHAC), Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management Clinics (HLAKAHAB), Hypertension & Kidney-Related Blood Pressure Clinics (HLAKAHAF)

Keywords

• Nephrology services
• Hypertension management
• Kidney disease treatment
• Dialysis services
• Kidney transplant care

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: Revenue generated from patient consultations, procedures, dialysis treatments, and ongoing kidney disease management. Services are billed through insurance including Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance plans.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Kidney and Hypertension Center (KHC) provides comprehensive nephrology and hypertension medical care, including diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, end-stage renal disease, polycystic kidney disease, kidney stones, and hematuria. The practice offers in-house advanced treatments such as hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, dialysis access surgery, and kidney transplantation, supported by a transplant center within The Christ Hospital and two dialysis access surgical centers. Services are delivered through more than 20 office locations across the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region by over 30 physicians and 10 nurse practitioners.

Product overview

The Kidney and Hypertension Center (KHC) is a nephrology and hypertension medical practice offering a comprehensive suite of kidney care services. The core offerings include Kidney Care for kidney disease management and Hypertension Management for blood pressure control. The center provides advanced treatment services including Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis for kidney replacement therapy, Dialysis Access procedures (fistulas, grafts, catheters), and Kidney Transplant coordination. Additional specialty services include PKD Care, Nutritional Management of Chronic Kidney Disease, Anemia Management, Kidney Stone Treatment, Hematuria Evaluation, and Acute Kidney Injury Treatment. The practice operates over 20 office locations in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area and has been serving patients since 1972.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kidney Care
• Hypertension Management Personalized treatments to manage high blood pressure, including lifestyle modifications and medication management, provided to individual patients with hypertension.
• Hemodialysis Blood filtration treatment using a dialysis machine that removes toxins, wastes, excess fluids, and electrolytes through diffusion and ultrafiltration processes, for patients requiring renal replacement therapy.
• Peritoneal Dialysis Home-based dialysis treatment using the peritoneum (abdominal lining) as a natural filter to remove toxins, correct potassium levels, and remove excess fluid, for patients with end-stage renal disease.
• Dialysis Access Surgical and minimally invasive procedures to create dialysis access points including fistulas, grafts, and catheters for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients.
• Kidney Transplant Surgical kidney transplantation from living or deceased donors, including evaluation, transplantation, and long-term post-transplant care, delivered through a transplant center at The Christ Hospital.
• Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Care Specialized care for polycystic kidney disease, a genetic condition causing fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys, delivered in partnership with the PKD Foundation.
• Nutritional Management of Chronic Kidney Disease Dietary guidance including protein intake management, sodium restriction, and plant-based diet recommendations for kidney disease patients.
• Anemia and Chronic Kidney Disease Management Treatment for anemia related to CKD including iron supplements, erythropoietin injections, and monitoring of red blood cell production.
• Kidney Stone Treatment Treatment and prevention of kidney stones including ESWL, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, ureteroscopy, and dietary recommendations.
• Hematuria Evaluation Diagnostic evaluation of blood in urine through blood tests, urine microscopy, imaging, cystoscopy, and kidney biopsy.
• Acute Kidney Injury Treatment Treatment for sudden kidney function loss caused by heart failure, dehydration, obstruction, or internal kidney disorders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transplant program consistently scores above the national average in outcomes following kidney transplantation

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• PKD FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The Kidney and Hypertension Center partnered with the PKD Foundation, receiving recent designation as a partner organization. This partnership provides support and resources for patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease, enhancing the center's ability to serve this patient population.
• National Kidney FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerActive partnership including participation in Kidney Walk events. The center has raised funds including $13,391 in 2025 and $14,725 in 2024 for the National Kidney Foundation, demonstrating community commitment and awareness building.
• The Christ HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Kidney and Hypertension Center operates a transplant center within The Christ Hospital, providing comprehensive kidney transplant services including evaluation, transplantation, and long-term post-transplant care.
• Dialysis Access Center of CincinnaticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated state-of-the-art ambulatory surgical center in operation since December 2001, providing specialized dialysis access procedures including fistula, graft, and catheter placements for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients.
• St. Elizabeth HealthcaremajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor referral partner health system providing patient referrals for kidney care services across the Tristate area.
• TriHealthmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor referral partner health system providing patient referrals for kidney care services.
• Mercy HealthmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor referral partner health system providing patient referrals for kidney care services.
• University of CincinnatimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor referral partner academic medical center providing patient referrals for specialized kidney care.
• Premier HealthmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor referral partner health system providing patient referrals for kidney care services.
• Kettering HealthmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor referral partner health system providing patient referrals for specialized kidney care.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DaVita: Largest U.S. dialysis services provider with extensive nephrology practice affiliations and value-based kidney care programs; competes broadly with KHC for patients, referral relationships, and dialysis contracts across the Tristate.
• Fresenius Medical Care: Global dialysis and renal care leader with U.S. outpatient dialysis centers and integrated nephrology services; a broad incumbent competing for the same payer and referral relationships as KHC.

Direct peers

• Satellite Healthcare: Non-profit provider of dialysis and chronic kidney disease services with affiliated nephrology practices; closely comparable to KHC's integrated CKD-through-dialysis model with an emphasis on patient outcomes.
• US Renal Care: Large multi-state nephrology and dialysis provider operating owned and affiliated centers; comparable to KHC as an outpatient kidney care platform that combines physician practice with dialysis delivery, though at significantly greater geographic scale.
• Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI): Non-profit dialysis provider operating outpatient centers and partnering with independent nephrologists; comparable as an alternative to the large dialysis chains for community-based, physician-aligned kidney care delivery.

Emerging players

• Dialyze Direct: Specialty dialysis provider focused on skilled nursing facility and geriatric dialysis; intersects with KHC's dialysis access and chronic kidney disease work but targets a different care setting.

Regional players

• Indiana Nephrology & Internal Medicine: Independent multi-physician nephrology and internal medicine practice serving the Indianapolis region; comparable in scale and structure to KHC as a regional independent specialty group.
• St. Louis Kidney Consultants: Independent multi-physician nephrology practice serving the St. Louis metro; comparable as a regional, multi-location independent nephrology group model competing in a single Midwestern market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thekhcenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/The-Kidney-and-Hypertension-Center-104711591679798
• Instagraminstagram.com/thekhcenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thekhcenter

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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